What are Memorable Study Techniques?

Do you ever feel like you can't get any efficiency despite working for hours? Then you should pay attention to this article. In this blog, we will explain the most effective study strategies. Enjoy your reading!

1. What is the Pomodoro Technique?

Pomodoro technique is a time management technique developed by Francesco Cirillo. Pomodoro means tomato in Italian and the technique is named after a tomato-shaped clock. Each working interval in the technique is named Pomodoro. In the Pomodoro technique, working intervals are kept short and separated by breaks. A total of 30 minutes in a working session with a 5-minute break every 25 minutes is equal to 1 Pomodoro. After completing 4 pomodoro in this way, a longer break of 25-30 minutes is required. The recommended number of pomodoro's during the day is 16.

Studying with the Pomodoro Technique

1. First, determine the subject to be studied.

2. Set a timer for a 25-minute work session.

3. Take a 5-minute break at the end of 25 minutes.

4. Complete this cycle 3 times.

5. After the fourth pomodoro, take a 25-30 minute break.

6. After 4 pomodoros, set a new cycle time with this technique and keep studying until it's over.

It is seen that if the Pomodoro technique is applied correctly, it can get efficiency even from the most difficult lessons. Thanks to this technique, it is possible to understand the subject to be studied in a shorter time by dividing it into parts. The main condition for getting efficiency in the Pomodoro technique is to study by sitting concentrated at the desk.

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2. What is the Cornell Technique?

Cornell technique is a note-taking technique developed by Walter Pauk. The Cornell technique ensures effective and efficient note-taking. Notes are placed in a certain page layout. It is aimed to learn the notes quickly and practically with the keywords created. The important stages in the Cornell note-taking technique are as follows;

• Recording: Recording information that is considered important in a notebook.
• Shortening: Summarizing information with key words or short sentences.
• Repeat: This is a test to see if the notes taken are remembered with key words.
• Reflection: The process of making sense of the notes taken and testing their accuracy.
• Revision: This is the process of reviewing your notes periodically to see how much you remember.
• Exemplification: Supporting the learned information with examples.

Note Taking with Cornell Technique

1. Draw a horizontal line at the top of the paper

2. Draw a horizontal line at the bottom of the paper.

3. Draw a vertical line on the left side of the paper, one-quarter of the way down the paper.

4. At the top, write the name of the lesson, the subject and the date of that day.

5. Write a short summary of the notes at the bottom.

6. Write key words and questions about the notes on the left side.

7. In the middle three-quarters of the paper, write the notes you took.

In Cornell's technique, the section with the notes is closed and key words are used to try to remember them. This technique is an important guide to how notes should be kept for effective study. Unlike classical note-taking, it provides efficient note-taking in a shorter time. If applied correctly, it has positive effects on the learner.

3. What is the Nimonics Technique?

Nimonics technique ensures that information is retained in the memory for a long time and can be quickly recalled when needed. The aim of this learning technique is to facilitate the memorization of information. It is especially used in courses where verbal information is dense and when learning a new language. It enables information to be recorded in the mind through visual and auditory means. Nimonic technique has 3 important stages. These are;

1. Imagination: It is to ensure that the information desired to be kept in mind is pictured by imagining in the mind.
2. Association: It is to make the information permanent in the mind by associating it with a subject or event.
3. Localization: It is the categorization and grouping of information in the mind.

 

The academic success of the student is possible by determining the study techniques that will make the information more permanent in the memory by making sense of it. Each student's information acquisition process differs. However, by determining the right strategy, a positive effect can be observed in every student. The techniques above provide convenience for the student to learn more information in a shorter time. For this reason, it is very important to know these exam preparation techniques correctly for effective and efficient study.

But are there strategic ways of learning? What are learning strategies? Is it possible to apply the same strategy to every lesson?

Do Strategies Make Learning Easier?

Learning strategies are a set of actions that facilitate learning in ways and methods of the individual's own choosing. The aim of learning strategies is to integrate the information that the individual will learn in his/her mind and make it permanent. An individual's method of processing information is related to what, how and when he/she should learn. For this reason, adopting appropriate learning strategies is very effective on the decisions that the individual will make throughout his/her life.

Learning strategies enable the learner to;

• Increases efficiency in lessons and activities.
• Helps him learn more willingly.
• Contributes to becoming a conscious learner.
• Supports their learning outside of school.

So, do you know what is the best way to work for you? stay tuned for much more.